Customer Reviews Merrell Encore Breeze 4
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Customer Fit Survey:
83%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
84%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Bought these as replacement for prior encore breeze shoes. The chemical smell of the breeze 4 is overwhelming. I even let them sit outside by n enclosed porch. After a week the odor had decreased but still present. Never had this with any of my other urchases of Merrell shoes and I must have 8 pair. Disappointing that quality seems to be declining
Linda57,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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They mostly come in browns and blacks, so if you're into colors, you're out of luck. They used to come in some great colors, but, alas, no more.
I H,
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Not nearly as good as my previous Merrell Breeze Clogs; the materials and fit just aren't up to the previous quality.
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Actually I was a bit disappointed with the quality of this shoe. I have an old pair of Merrell similar to this style, and they are of far better quality and comfort. I also have some Merrell flip flops, and are more comfortable that these Encore Breeze. These felt cheap. Not something I would expect from Merrell.
Donna, Zappos Customer,
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Have had two pairs of these for years and thought I should replace them. While I won't return them, they aren't the same quality as what I had before. They feel "cheap" and I can see the indentation of my big toe in both. They feel good, although a bit roomy. Pls bring back the original quality and let me know so that I can buy them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I bought these to wear while I recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon. while they seem well made a feel good they are noisy as heck on hard surfaces. For the life of me I cannot figure out how something so light can clunk so hard. I abandoned Dansko clog because of their clunkiness and these are nearly as bad.
Corie,
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These run large and there is just no heel support, which is why I had to return them. The backs flop off when you walk and podiatrists say this is very bad for my foot type. Merrill's previous model was much better with a taller back and therefore it had good heel support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have been wearing Merrell slip-ons for a number of years. However, every recent purchase of what is supposedly the same style shoe has not fit properly. The heel is too large and slips off my foot with each step. I really wanted to be able to have the same comfort with the new ones but it was not to be. So sad. I will not try again.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I like the shoe but it has an awful smell . Almost chemical like and it has been airing out for weeks! I can't wear them.
Cb,
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I have purchased this shoe several times, and fit and size were as expected. The color was much lighter than expected-not close to the picture on the website. I returned them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The strong chemical smell is atrocious. Tried to air out the shoes in my garage for a week. Didn’t help. Disappointed. Do not get these until Merrell resolves this issue.
I'd also recommend:
Earth
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I almost purchased the exact model a couple of years ago and the previous model was made much better and $30 less expensive! I was told that clogs are selling well during covid and therefore there is less supply.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The fit was fine. They are fairly comfortable. They have a strong, plasticy odor that has not gone away even after 2 weeks of wear and using foot powder. Also the left shoe squeaks, a lot. I would not purchase these again.
Glumelf, Zappos Customer,
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I love Merrill shoes and have an older pair of Merrill Encore Breeze that I have worn into the ground. The fit for the 9.5 was perfect --this is my 'usual' shoe size. Unfortunately, Merrill has changed the shoe design so that the back of the shoe no longer 'hugs' your heel, making a secure fit for the shoe. It is lower now. The result is that my heel slips in and out of the lower back, creating blisters from the rubbing. PLEASE Merrill, go back to your previous design!! If you want to offer a 'backless' slip-on, then truely make it backless! This intermediate design does not work at all.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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WHY, why, why have you changed the most comfortable shoe ever. I badly broke my foot ten years ago. There are days when I still can only wear this shoe and buy a new pair every year or so. Now it has changed and is no longer the comfortable, supportive shoe it was. The toe box buckles, it smells like strong chemicals and the insole has changed. Returned sadly.
Michele,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Shoes slip off in back and one shoe was bigger than the other.
Joan,
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I wish these had better arch support. Other than that they are cute.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have worn this style of Merrell's for many years and realized my three old pairs in size 8 were too short now in the length. After reading all the reviews, I took a chance and ordered a pair. I based the size (9) on other shoes that fit comfortably. These seemed extra long and even a bit wide. I ordered another pair in 8-1/2 to try and hope one of these works. BUT, the smell from the materials used to fabricate this shoe is horrible. I left them in the garage for several days and yet the smell is still there. Sure hope it goes away soon. Not sure about the fabric wrinkling complaints but time will tell. The fabric is definitely different than styles from the past.
I'd also recommend:
Taos, Naot, Earth
Anne, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Ordered a ladies 11W and I still could not get my foot all the way in the slide-on shoe. Seemed very narrow compared to my other Merrell shoes. The shoe itself was very nice. I returned them and got a very prompt refund.
Mary,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I really appreciate the support and convenience of this shoe model alot. It's great to wear around the house and I could walk all day long in these. I'm a 7.5 but got a 7 so i could wear them bare feet. The biggest issue with the shoes was the off-gassing - I've never had shoes do that and it lasted months. Also note they are not breathable so my feet tend to sweat in them.
LiseP,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Exchanging for a pair that has fur inside and these are too big. Using for flight travel and need a comfortable easy on and easy off shoe thats soft inside.
Nikki2020,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I love these shoes. I've been wearing them 3/4 days wk for a couple months. Comfy, good true size fit. The leather bands that goes around the top have become discolored in spots, no clue why. It is pretty apparent because of the light color and is unattractive. That takes the shoes out of the rotation for wearing to anyplace nice
Sarahmc,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Comfort is good, insoles back out too easily.
Lynnette,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
The Encore Breeze 4 is lighter weight than the Q Form version, but I miss the stability of the Q Form, and find my knees hurt with this version. I hope the Q Form has not been entirely discontinued because I loved that shoe.
GSB,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I have this shoe in navy and black and when I put them beside each other, the new Gray ones were significantly bigger. Don't want to go down a size, since my other size 10s are perfect.
Donna19,
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